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Cf.124: Abyss PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Veli Pirinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Wolfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolfe has chosen The Ramones - Blitzkreig Bop! as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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180 lbs
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186 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veli Pirinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Junior Wolfe!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pirinen throws a hook but Wolfe avoids it easily.
Wolfe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wolfe tries to land a front kick but Pirinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pirinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pirinen with a nice cross.
Pirinen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wolfe scores with a jab. Pirinen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wolfe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pirinen's guard.
Pirinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wolfe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolfe pushes down on Pirinen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pirinen is trying to get back to full guard.
Wolfe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pirinen manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pirinen wants to sweep here but Wolfe controlling him for the moment.
Pirinen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wolfe controls the pace.
Wolfe postures up.
Wolfe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wolfe is pushing down on Pirinen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pirinen is fighting to maintain full guard but Wolfe has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pirinen is looking for a sweep. Wolfe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pirinen actively working from the bottom here.
Wolfe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wolfe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pirinen is looking for a sweep. Wolfe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pirinen is defending against the submission attempts here by Wolfe.
Wolfe working Pirinen over with strikes.
Pirinen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wolfe.
Pirinen is trying to control but can't.
Pirinen manages to get to full guard.
Wolfe advances position into side control!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wolfe advances nicely into full mount.
Wolfe working Pirinen over with strikes here.
Wolfe tries to control but Pirinen wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wolfe is working for a guillotine from mount but Pirinen frees his head quite easily.
Wolfe has hold of Pirinen's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pirinen manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Pirinen tries to reverse the position but Wolfe maintains control.
Wolfe scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Pirinen?
Wolfe scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolfe landing shots from mount.
Wolfe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pirinen is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolfe postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pirinen looks a forlorn figure.
Wolfe prevents Pirinen from getting the reversal.
Pirinen tries to lock up and control but Wolfe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pirinen is desperately trying to improve his position but Wolfe has a good base and remains in mount.
Wolfe landing strikes from the mount.
Wolfe looking to control but Pirinen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pirinen tries to hold on but Wolfe postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wolfe fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wolfe controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Wolfe dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pirinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolfe was well out of range. Poor timing from Pirinen.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wolfe.
Pirinen throws a hook to the side of Wolfe's head but Wolfe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wolfe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wolfe misses with a head kick.
Wolfe thumps Pirinen with a low kick.
Pirinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolfe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pirinen.
Pirinen throws a solid leg kick but Wolfe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pirinen.
Pirinen stalks Wolfe and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wolfe's face. Wolfe staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Junior Wolfe has been cut.
Pirinen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wolfe.
Wolfe moves away from the strike by Pirinen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wolfe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pirinen throws a hook but Wolfe blocks it.
Wolfe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pirinen. That did some damage!
Pirinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wolfe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pirinen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pirinen ducks under a wild hook from Wolfe.
Wolfe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pirinen blocks a low kick nicely.
Pirinen throws a body punch but Wolfe moves out of range.
Wolfe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pirinen sizes up Wolfe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pirinen throws a jab when Wolfe was well out of range.
Pirinen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pirinen wants it to stay on the feet.
Wolfe checks a low kick from Pirinen.
Wolfe closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pirinen's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pirinen is trying to keep Wolfe in close.
Wolfe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pirinen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Junior Wolfe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pirinen wants to sweep here but Wolfe controlling him for the moment.
Pirinen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wolfe defends it easily.
Pirinen trying to keep a closed guard but Wolfe is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wolfe chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wolfe wants to control from the top but Pirinen keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pirinen is on top in guard.
Wolfe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pirinen's guard.
Wolfe wants to control from the top but Pirinen keeps moving.
Pirinen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe preventing the sweep.
Wolfe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wolfe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wolfe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolfe trying to mount his opponent but Pirinen defends it.
Pirinen is not content to let Wolfe control the position.
Pirinen gets full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wolfe trying to control but Pirinen is working from the bottom.
Wolfe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pirinen's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Wolfe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Junior Wolfe's cut.
That's time! Pirinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Pirinen throws a looping overhand right but Wolfe ducks down to avoid it.
Pirinen throws a head kick but Wolfe moves out of range.
Wolfe wants to slow Pirinen down by chopping away at his legs.
Pirinen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pirinen blocks the body kick.
Wolfe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pirinen.
Wolfe throws a head kick but Pirinen moves out of range.
Wolfe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wolfe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wolfe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pirinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pirinen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wolfe counters with a good low kick that Pirinen was not able to check.
Pirinen scores with a jab.
Wolfe misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfe throws the kick towards the body but Pirinen avoids it.
Wolfe shoots in for a double leg but Pirinen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pirinen blocks a head kick by Wolfe.
Pirinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wolfe has time to react.
Pirinen lands a lovely overhand right.
Pirinen swinging wildly here.
Wolfe throws a leg kick
and Pirinen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pirinen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pirinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wolfe.
Pirinen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wolfe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wolfe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wolfe lands with a kick to the temple. Pirinen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pirinen looks to land a body kick but Wolfe moved away.
Pirinen misses with a straight right.
Veli Pirinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Veli Pirinen is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pirinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wolfe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wolfe misses with a straight left.
Pirinen throws a sloppy head kick and Wolfe moves out of range easily.
Wolfe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wolfe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pirinen swings widly with a right hand
and Wolfe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolfe stands and throws Pirinen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pirinen is looking to regain half guard here but Wolfe keeps moving and retains side control.
Pirinen struggling a bit here.
Pirinen taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe throws a strike aimed at the side of Pirinen's head but Pirinen avoids it well.
Wolfe is looking to take a break and control but Pirinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pirinen takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Wolfe throws an elbow but Pirinen slips to the side and avoids it well.
Pirinen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wolfe's best efforts.
Pirinen gets full guard.
Wolfe trying to control but Pirinen is working from the bottom.
Pirinen trying to keep a closed guard but Wolfe is proving a slippery customer.
Wolfe trying to control the position from guard on top but Pirinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pirinen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wolfe defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wolfe won't allow Pirinen to sweep him here.
Wolfe postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pirinen is trying to control the position but Wolfe postures up.
Wolfe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Junior Wolfe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wolfe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pirinen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wolfe wants to control from the top but Pirinen keeps moving.
Wolfe scoring with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Wolfe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wolfe winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Wolfe!
After winning the bout, Junior Wolfe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Pleasures (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juha Tappio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tappio comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kari Tapio - Juna kulkee vaan kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! John Pleasures has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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158 lbs
21 - 13 - 0 |
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165 lbs
14 - 11 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Pleasures!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Tappio!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Pleasures. Tappio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tappio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tappio keeps the fight on the outside.
Pleasures throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tappio on the side of the head.
Pleasures misses the jab.
Tappio throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pleasures tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tappio is in Pleasures's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pleasures looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tappio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pleasures swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tappio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tappio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pleasures swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tappio wants to control from the top but Pleasures keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tappio throwing strikes from guard but Pleasures blocks nicely.
Tappio trying to control the position from guard on top but Pleasures is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pleasures preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pleasures manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tappio really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pleasures controlling his opponent.
Pleasures looking to finish Tappio with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tappio!
The referee warns Tappio that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Tappio is working to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pleasures controlling from the full mount.
Pleasures is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tappio can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pleasures is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Pleasures avoids the attempt from Tappio to control.
Pleasures sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pleasures lands a heavy elbow.
Pleasures controlling from mount.
Pleasures breaks from Tappio's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Pleasures can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tappio is looking to escape.
Pleasures controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pleasures landing strikes from the mount and Tappio is in trouble!
Tappio tries to lock up and control but Pleasures gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tappio is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pleasures tries to control but Tappio wriggling away.
Pleasures controlling his opponent.
Tappio tries to hold on but Pleasures postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pleasures in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Pleasures controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Pleasures dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tappio swinging wildly here.
Tappio with a jab.
Pleasures ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pleasures connects with a solid leg kick.
Tappio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pleasures.
Tappio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pleasures tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tappio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Juha Tappio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pleasures.
Jab from Tappio.
Pleasures moves in looking to clinch but Tappio pushes him off.
Pleasures swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tappio misses with a few strikes there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tappio swats away the attempt to clinch by Pleasures.
Pleasures throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Tappio does no damage.
Pleasures throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tappio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pleasures tries to clinch but Tappio moves out of range.
Pleasures swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tappio takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tappio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pleasures makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tappio.
Tappio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pleasures lands an overhand right.
Tappio takes a swing at Pleasures's ribcage but misses.
Pleasures connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pleasures clinches up against the cage.
Pleasures lands with a left to the head.
Tappio tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pleasures smiles and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tappio throws a body punch but Pleasures moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pleasures fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tappio manages to avoid it.
Pleasures tries to clinch up but Tappio circles away and keeps his distance.
Pleasures fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tappio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pleasures is looking to clinch but Tappio is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Tappio misses.
Pleasures misses with a left hand
and Tappio counters with a one-two to the body.
John Pleasures is winning the standup battle so far.
Tappio throws the left hand but Pleasures avoids the punch easily.
Pleasures fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tappio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pleasures is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tappio shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Tappio looking to finish with strikes here!
Pleasures is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pleasures holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Tappio tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tappio throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Tappio unloads with some shots from mount but Pleasures bucks and avoids them well.
Tappio goes for an armbar but Pleasures turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Pleasures.
Pleasures looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pleasures pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tappio is keeping the position for now.
Tappio working for a triangle but Pleasures defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pleasures drops back looking for a leg! Tappio is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tappio manages to kick Pleasures off! Pleasures jumps back into Tappio's guard.
Pleasures looking to sit in guard and control but Tappio gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tappio preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pleasures keeping moving, preventing Tappio from controlling successfully.
Tappio trying to move into half guard but instead Pleasures has managed to sweep!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Pleasures dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Pleasures scores with a jab to the head.
Pleasures clinches.
Tappio blocking some punches.
Tappio is trying to stall.
Tappio jumps into guard, dragging Pleasures to the mat.
Pleasures trying to control the position from guard on top but Tappio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pleasures tries to free his leg and advance position but Tappio is retaining full guard.
Tappio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pleasures can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pleasures slips nicely into half guard.
Tappio is looking to improve his position.
Pleasures wants to control but Tappio is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pleasures sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tappio is defending against the submission attempts here by Pleasures.
Tappio is looking for a sweep. Pleasures is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pleasures is figuring out what he wants to do next.
John Pleasures overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pleasures tries to pass to full mount but Tappio defends it.
Pleasures is trying to control. Tappio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tappio moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pleasures wants to control from the top but Tappio keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. John Pleasures wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Pleasures shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tappio defends it nicely.
Pleasures tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tappio was well out of range. Poor timing from Pleasures.
Pleasures lands a nice hook to Tappio's body. Tappio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tappio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tappio closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tappio misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Pleasures is not content to let Tappio control the position.
Tappio working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tappio misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Pleasures taking a bit of punishment here - Tappio scoring with strikes.
Tappio creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pleasures sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tappio working the strikes but Pleasures uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Tappio sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pleasures defending well though.
Pleasures is refusing to be controlled, as Tappio sits in half guard.
John Pleasures is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tappio stalling away here and it's allowed Pleasures to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tappio throws a big elbow that misses.
Tappio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pleasures is keeping the position for now.
Tappio throws a big right hand that misses.
Tappio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pleasures works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tappio wants to pass the guard but Pleasures is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pleasures looking for a sweep. Not yet Pleasures, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juha Tappio.
Well Pleasures has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Pleasures!
Our winner, John Pleasures, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Linic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimitrius Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez has chosen Lil'Wayne - John as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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262 lbs
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253 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mario Linic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Dimitrius Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez throws a hook to the side of Linic's head but Linic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanchez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Linic closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sanchez to the mat! Sanchez manages to get full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Linic wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Linic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Linic pushes down on Sanchez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sanchez trying to control but Linic postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Linic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sanchez is trying to maintain the position but Linic is very close to passing his half guard.
Sanchez is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Linic is staying active.
Sanchez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Linic.
Linic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sanchez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Linic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Linic thows a huge punch but Sanchez dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Linic passes the guard and advances to mount!
Linic scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Linic avoids the attempt from Sanchez to control.
Linic scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sanchez?
Linic connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Linic cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Linic fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sanchez tries to reverse the position but Linic maintains control.
Linic pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Linic working for a submission but Sanchez is keeping him at bay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez can't escape the position.
Linic connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Linic looking to control but Sanchez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sanchez tries to reverse the position but Linic maintains control.
A nice elbow there by Linic.
Sanchez is rocked!
Linic postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Sanchez is out cold - huge knockout for Linic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mario Linic!
Mario Linic took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sluggo Brott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brott's entrance music is So What. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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33
219 lbs
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220 lbs
16 - 12 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sluggo Brott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam Jones!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brott, as that shot connected.
Jones connects with a leg kick. Brott looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brott shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
Brott has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones swings for the body but Brott moves out of range.
Brott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Brott clinches with his opponent.
Brott prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brott blocks a body shot from Jones.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sluggo Brott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Brott regains guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brott is pulling down on Jones's head. It's preventing any offense from Jones, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Brott looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brott keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Adam Jones has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
A big left from Brott misses.
Nice shot lands for Jones.
Jab from Brott.
Jones attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Brott takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brott shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jones.
A clash of legs there as Jones blocks the low kick.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Brott fails with a takedown attempt.
Brott avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones thuds a left hand into Brott's body.
A cross from Jones lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones misses with a hook. Brott ducked under it nicely.
Brott takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brott gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brott is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brott moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones tries a low kick but Brott avoids it.
Adam Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brott gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Brott moved out of range nicely.
Jones stalks Brott and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Brott's face. Brott staggers backwards, shaken.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Brott lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into range.
Jones avoids the head kick by Brott.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Brott slips the punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A low kick from Jones is predictable there
and Brott connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brott jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Jones dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones looks for the body kick but Brott saw that one coming.
Brott swings widly with a right hand
and Jones makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Brott slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Brott counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jones pulls Brott in close to his closed guard and prevents Brott from doing any damage or advancing position.
Brott is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brott accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brott throws an elbow that misses. Jones uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brott's guard. Nice move by Jones!
Brott trying to control the position.
Brott controlling Jones's posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Sluggo Brott just wasn't active enough.
Brott connects with a jab.
Brott moves out of range of the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocks a head kick by Brott.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Brott is just out of range.
Brott rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Brott lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brott can't get the takedown.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jones manages to end up in side control.
Jones misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brott keeps working.
Brott tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brott takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Brott is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Brott missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brott staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brott tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brott somewhat.
Brott misses with a head kick.
Brott tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brott's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jones under the eye.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brott was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones throws a leg kick but Brott sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brott ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brott connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brott in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sluggo Brott will probably get the nod.
That's time! Brott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Brott throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brott throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones takes a swing at Brott's ribcage but misses.
Brott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
A low kick from Jones misses
and Brott counters with a stiff right hand.
Brott closes the distance and clinches.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Jones.
Jones gets through Brott's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brott.
Brott goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Brott avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brott keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Brott avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Brott pulls guard effortlessly.
Brott is controlling Jones's posture.
Brott looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Brott is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control from the top but Brott keeps moving.
Brott has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jones has passed into side control.
Jones landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jones is putting a hurting on Brott here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Brott sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Brott is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brott wants to get back to full guard.
Jones perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brott trying to control but Jones postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brott manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brott wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Adam Jones wasn't active enough on the ground.
Horrible takedown by Brott or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones which made him look bad.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Jones!
Adam Jones thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boris Becker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ara Virta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Becker's entrance music is Justus Köhncke - Timecode. A fine choice. Boris Becker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
186 lbs
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184 lbs
19 - 10 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boris Becker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ara Virta!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Virta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Becker ducks under a wild hook from Virta.
Becker checks a leg kick nicely.
Becker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Becker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Virta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Becker somewhat.
Virta misses with the combination.
Virta scores with a one two! Becker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Becker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Becker is trying to work for a kimura but Virta is defending well.
Virta is looking to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Becker is working for a kimura but Virta is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virta trying to control here.
Becker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Virta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Becker.
Virta makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Virta lands a head shot.
Virta tries to clinch up.
Becker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Virta misses with a lunging right hand
and Becker counters with a nice double leg into side control. Virta won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Becker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Virta, who protects the arm well.
Becker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Virta, who protects the arm well.
Virta dodges the ground and pound from Becker.
Virta is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Becker off and has taken his back!
Becker trying to control the action but Virta just sinks the hooks in.
Becker is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Virta controlling well, preventing Becker from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Virta throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Becker!
Virta is not going to allow Becker to sit and survive in this position.
Virta is trying to stick to Becker's back but Becker is turning into Virta. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Virta's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Becker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virta looking for a sweep. Not yet Virta, not yet.
Virta has control of Becker's left arm, preventing Becker from doing any damage.
Becker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Becker is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Virta is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Virta has escaped and now he's on top!
Becker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Becker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Virta defends it easily.
Becker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Virta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Virta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Virta is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virta sitting in guard here, content to control.
Virta is looking to work some ground and pound but Becker has wrist control.
Virta trying to control but Becker is working from the bottom.
Becker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Becker throws his legs up looking for a submission but Virta uses it to pass to side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Virta trying to control the position but Becker is working away.
Becker is working to avoid the ground and pound but Virta connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Virta controlling from side mount.
Virta lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Becker down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ara Virta dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Virta closes the distance and pushes Becker back into the cage.
Becker turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Becker throwing strikes but Virta manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Virta wants to control but Becker is keeping him busy.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Becker tries to bench press Virta off him but Virta keeps the position.
Becker is not content to let Virta control the position.
Boris Becker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Check out the look on Virta's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Becker is looking to reverse the position.
Virta slows the pace down.
Becker is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Virta off and has taken his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Virta manages to reverse the position and now he's in Becker's guard. Nice work there by Virta.
Virta trying to control the position from guard on top but Becker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Virta works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Virta is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Virta wants to free his trapped foot but Becker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Becker wants to sweep but Virta has passed to side control!
Becker is looking to regain half guard here but Virta keeps moving and retains side control.
Virta controls the position from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becker tries to improve position but can't.
Virta is staying tight to Becker's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Virta is looking to take a break and control but Becker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
A lull in the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ara Virta.
Virta tries to clinch up.
Becker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Virta is fending him off so far but Becker persists. Nope, Virta circles away and we're back to standing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Virta moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virta is looking to control Becker's arms but Becker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Virta has his back to the cage.
Virta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Virta.
Virta prevents the takedown attempt.
Virta lands with a light punch inside.
Virta lands a left hand.
Virta lands with a light punch inside.
Becker being controlled against the cage.
Virta pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Becker is working for takedown but Virta is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Becker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Virta looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Virta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Beckers head.
Becker is trying to drag Virta to the mat but Virta just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Virta manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Becker goes for a takedown attempt but Virta pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Virta bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Virta misses.
Virta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Virta lands a left hand.
Becker has Virta pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Virta manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Becker has Virta pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Virta manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice elbow from Virta.
Becker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Becker wants a takedown.
Becker can't get the takedown.
Virta wants to take the fight to the mat but Becker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ara Virta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Virta closes the distance and clinches.
Becker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Becker throws an elbow but it misses.
Becker turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Becker manages to end up in side control.
Virta manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Virta has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Virta looking to control and managing it successfully.
Becker is looking to get to half guard.
BOOM! Virta connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Becker can't escape the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virta looking to control but Becker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Virta looking to control and managing it successfully.
Virta trying to control but Becker is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Virta looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ara Virta has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Becker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Virta throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becker has a takedown stuffed.
Jab from Virta.
Virta moves into range and connects with a jab.
Virta works Becker's body with a nice hook.
Virta lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Becker moves forwards but Virta connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Virta moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Becker fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Becker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Virta connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Becker takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virta shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Becker eats them both and turns towards Virta to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Becker is rocked!
Virta might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Virta works over Becker's head and body with a nice combination.
Oh Becker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Virta closes the distance and clinches.
Virta has Becker pushed against the cage.
Becker seems to have got his legs back now.
Becker using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Virta controlling the action here for a moment.
Virta taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ara Virta.
Virta fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Becker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Virta works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Virta stuns Becker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Virta.
Ara Virta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Becker fails with a takedown attempt.
Virta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Virta lands a left hand.
Becker is trying to drag Virta to the mat but Virta just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Boris Becker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Virta gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ara Virta is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Virta lands strikes from half guard.
Becker gets full guard.
Virta engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ara Virta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Virta has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ara Virta!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Keni Susi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Fargloom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Susi comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Hero of the Day. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
158 lbs
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24
159 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keni Susi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Fargloom!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Susi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fargloom makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Susi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fargloom lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Susi drops his hands momentarily and Fargloom takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice sprawl there from Fargloom as Susi shoots in.
Susi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fargloom defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keni Susi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fargloom lands with a kick to the ribs.
Susi avoids the body shot from Fargloom.
Fargloom throws a leg kick which misses Susi's front leg but catches the back leg as Susi tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fargloom stuffs the takedown.
A big right from Fargloom misses.
Fargloom works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fargloom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Susi.
Susi throws a series of punches but Fargloom avoids them all with ease.
Fargloom closes the distance and pushes Susi back into the cage.
Fargloom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fargloom is trying to trip Susi. He has hold of a leg but Susi is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Fargloom persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fargloom throws a big right hand that misses.
Susi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Susi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Susi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Susi has his foot on Fargloom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fargloom works his way back into a safe position though.
Fargloom avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fargloom with a nice head shot there.
Fargloom got a little sloppy there for a moment and Susi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fargloom has managed to get both his arms back between Susi's legs - danger averted.
Fargloom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fargloom wants to control from the top but Susi keeps moving.
Susi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fargloom lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Susi keeping moving, preventing Fargloom from controlling successfully.
Susi is trying to keep Fargloom in close.
Fargloom trying to control the position from guard on top but Susi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fargloom landing some decent shots from guard.
Fargloom trying to control but Susi is working from the bottom.
Susi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fargloom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fargloom landing some decent shots from guard.
Fargloom got a little sloppy there for a moment and Susi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fargloom has managed to get both his arms back between Susi's legs - danger averted.
Fargloom wants to control from the top but Susi keeps moving.
Susi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fargloom.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Susi tries to strike from the bottom.
Fargloom postures up and lands a big shot to Susi's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fargloom's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fargloom scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fargloom postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fargloom is stalling in the full guard.
Susi keeping moving, preventing Fargloom from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Fargloom dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fargloom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Susi moves out of range of the body kick.
Susi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fargloom tries to avoid it but Susi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fargloom to the ground. Fargloom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Susi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fargloom wants to get back to full guard but Susi has mounted him!
Susi working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Susi looking for a guillotine from mount but Fargloom is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fargloom is looking to get to half guard.
Susi swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Fargloom is now in Susi's guard. A big mistake from Susi there, giving up the dominant position!
Fargloom postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Susi is looking for a triangle but Fargloom pushes his legs off easily.
Fargloom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Susi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fargloom wants to control from the top but Susi keeps moving.
Fargloom must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fargloom works over Susi with some ground and pound from guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fargloom working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fargloom throwing strikes from guard but Susi blocks nicely.
Fargloom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fargloom wants to pass the guard but Susi is keeping the position.
Fargloom lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fargloom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fargloom throwing strikes from guard but Susi blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susi thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Susi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fargloom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Susi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Susi has an active guard here but Fargloom has managed to pass into half guard.
Jack Fargloom has got the better of the ground game so far.
Susi taking some punishment here, with Fargloom in his half guard.
Fargloom working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fargloom lands with a punch from half guard.
Susi is trying to get back to full guard.
Susi actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fargloom working Susi over with strikes.
Susi is trying to get back to full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fargloom takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Susi trying to control from the bottom.
Fargloom is nestled in close to Susi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Susi is trying to control but can't.
Fargloom thows a huge punch but Susi dodges it nicely.
Susi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fargloom's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fargloom's back!
Fargloom trying to get back to his feet but Susi is in full control for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fargloom defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Susi's arms.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Susi looking for the choke but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack Fargloom will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Susi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Fargloom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Susi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab from Fargloom.
Fargloom throws a head kick that misses.
Fargloom swings away with a body shot that misses
so Susi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Susi trying to control but Fargloom is working from the bottom.
Susi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fargloom dives on top into guard.
Susi has his foot on Fargloom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fargloom works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fargloom scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Susi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Susi has momentary wrist control but Fargloom slips an elbow through the middle.
Fargloom working some strikes from top position.
Fargloom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fargloom content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fargloom lands a couple of digs.
Susi keeping moving, preventing Fargloom from controlling successfully.
Susi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fargloom stands up over Susi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fargloom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Susi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fargloom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Susi is keeping the position for now.
Susi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Susi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fargloom throws a big elbow that misses.
Susi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fargloom is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fargloom is working Susi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Susi has momentary wrist control but Fargloom slips an elbow through the middle.
Fargloom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fargloom wants to control from the top but Susi keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fargloom's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Susi working for a triangle but Fargloom defends it easily.
Fargloom keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Susi's head.
Fargloom lands a couple of digs.
Susi throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Susi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fargloom wants to control from the top but Susi keeps moving.
Fargloom with a nice head shot there.
Susi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fargloom is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fargloom working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Susi's head.
Fargloom lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fargloom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Susi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fargloom defends well.
Fargloom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jack Fargloom is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fargloom content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fargloom scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fargloom wants to control from the top but Susi keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fargloom throwing strikes but missing.
Keni Susi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fargloom working some strikes from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Fargloom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fargloom has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Fargloom!
Jack Fargloom decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mosse Vormisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Warren Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vormisto kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is AC/DC Thunderstruck . Adams has chosen Bang Your Head as his entrance music. Warren Adams has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mosse Vormisto's chin.
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167 lbs
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35
165 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mosse Vormisto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Warren Adams!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Vormisto misses.
Adams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vormisto.
Adams lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Mosse Vormisto has been cut.
Adams fails to land with a series of punches.
Vormisto has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adams.
Vormisto manages to pull guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Vormisto is trying to control the position but Adams postures up.
Adams trying to control but Vormisto is working from the bottom.
Vormisto looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Adams passes into half guard.
Adams is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Vormisto is looking for a sweep. Adams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams is taking a breather. Vormisto says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Vormisto looking for submissions off his back.
Adams controlling the action here.
Vormisto looking for submissions off his back.
Adams wants to pass to mount but Vormisto is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vormisto has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Adams escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Adams!
Vormisto wants to control but Adams postures up.
Adams blocks the strikes from Vormisto.
Vormisto managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Adams.
Vormisto tries to bench press Adams off him but Adams keeps the position.
Vormisto is not content to let Adams control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vormisto is being controlled here.
Adams trying to control the position but Vormisto is working away.
Vormisto can't do much from the bottom here.
Vormisto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Adams trying to control the action but Vormisto is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vormisto tries to improve position but can't.
Vormisto is working hard here to advance position.
Adams controls the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vormisto is looking to regain half guard here but Adams keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Warren Adams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mosse Vormisto's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A combination from Adams does no damage.
Adams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Adams misses with a series of wild punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Adams.
Warren Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adams connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vormisto scores with the left hand. Adams knows he should have avoided that one.
Vormisto tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vormisto avoids the body shot from Adams.
Adams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Warren Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vormisto missing with a left hand there. Adams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vormisto throws a series of punches but Adams avoids them all with ease.
Vormisto checks a low kick from Adams.
Vormisto is looking to clinch.
Adams's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vormisto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Adams scrambles back to his feet.
Vormisto tries to work over Adams's front leg with a kick but Adams checks it.
Adams connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Adams throws a series of punches but Vormisto avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vormisto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Warren Adams has been cut.
Vormisto scores with the left hand. Adams knows he should have avoided that one.
Adams tries a head kick but it misses.
Adams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adams slips a straight right by Vormisto.
Adams just misses with a punch to the body.
Adams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vormisto.
Adams gets a clinch.
Adams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vormisto's elbow.
Vormisto blocking some punches.
Vormisto breaks from the clinch.
Vormisto tries to clinch up.
Adams scores with a nice strike.
Vormisto moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Adams.
Adams closes the distance and pushes Vormisto back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vormisto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams blocks a body shot from Vormisto.
Vormisto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vormisto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Adams fails to land.
Vormisto misses with a punch to the body.
Vormisto tries to throw a body punch but Adams avoids it by throwing Vormisto back against the cage.
Vormisto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Adams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vormisto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Vormisto fails to land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vormisto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Adams's brow.
Adams misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Adams works on Vormisto's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice left hand lands by Adams.
Vormisto misses with a punch to the body.
Adams tries to throw a body punch but Vormisto avoids it by throwing Adams back against the cage.
Adams lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Vormisto.
Adams lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vormisto keeps control of Adams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Adams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vormisto blocks a body shot from Adams.
Vormisto misses with the head strike.
Adams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adams lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adams.
Vormisto misses with a body punch.
Adams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vormisto can't find room to land a body shot as Adams controls the action.
Vormisto just leaning against Adams, taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Vormisto.
Vormisto is looking to control Adams's arms but Adams gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vormisto has his back to the cage.
Adams misses with some punches.
Vormisto jumps guard.
Vormisto isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Adams stacks Vormisto on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Adams!
Vormisto is not content to let Adams control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vormisto struggling a bit here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vormisto is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Adams is controlling him well.
Vormisto is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Warren Adams will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Vormisto lands a jab to the nose.
Vormisto throws a shot from downtown. Adams moves away and avoids it.
Vormisto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vormisto misses with the combination.
Adams throws out a powerful jab.
Adams has taken the fight to the clinch.
Adams lands with a short shot to the head.
Adams misses with a body punch.
Vormisto drags the fight down to the ground.
Vormisto doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Vormisto looking for a guillotine here but Adams defends easily.
Warren Adams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Adams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vormisto wants to stand up but Adams is controlling him.
Adams controlling from the top position.
Vormisto trying to keep a closed guard but Adams is proving a slippery customer.
Adams advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vormisto is trying to improve his position.
Vormisto is not content to let Adams control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Vormisto manages to work his way to half guard, despite Adams's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vormisto is looking to improve his position.
Vormisto has a hand on Adams's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Adams takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Vormisto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Warren Adams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vormisto is squirming around, avoiding Adams's attempts to control the action.
Vormisto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mosse Vormisto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vormisto tries to lock up and control but Adams gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vormisto keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vormisto is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Vormisto tries to hold on but Adams postures up.
Adams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mosse Vormisto.
Well Adams has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Warren Adams!
After the big win, Warren Adams made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Untouchable Fight Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cookie Monster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hazan Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monster comes to the cage accompanied by Cookie Monster Eating Cookie. This should be fireworks!
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183 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Cookie Monster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hazan Ali!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali looks to throw the jab but Monster is out of range.
Monster misses with a head kick.
Monster scores with a nice head shot.
Ali misses with a hook
and Monster counters with a good low kick that Ali was not able to check.
Ali throws a jab when Monster was well out of range.
Ali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Monster takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Monster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ali.
Ali moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Monster keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ali lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monster throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ali takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Monster moves out of range of the strikes.
Ali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ali keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monster.
Monster blocks a jab.
Monster lands a really nice looking cross but Ali seems unphased.
Ali throws a leg kick but Monster moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Monster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ali.
Monster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ali buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ali tries to land a body kick
and Monster cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Monster throws a head kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Monster.
Some bone on bone action there as Ali checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cookie Monster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monster connects with a nice looking jab.
Hazan Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali throws a series of punches but Monster moves out of range.
Monster missing with a left hand there. Ali was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ali shoots in but Monster avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Monster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ali.
An inside leg kick lands from Monster.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Monster moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ali loads up on a big right hand but Monster slips the punch.
Monster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ali just misses with a punch to the body.
Ali is looking to slow Monster down with leg kicks.
Nice body kick there by Ali.
Ali moves out of range of the body kick from Monster.
Monster on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Monster scores with a jab.
Monster slips a straight right by Ali.
A shot to the liver by Ali. Beautiful body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Monster.
Ali throws a wild body kick that Monster sees coming a mile off.
Monster throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ali throws a leg kick but Monster sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ali takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ali throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ali throws a poor cross that misses
letting Monster counter with a right hand.
Monster lands with a shot to the body.
Ali misses with an uppercut. Monster saw that one coming.
Ali looks to score with a jab to the body but Monster is just out of range.
Ali misses with a low kick.
Monster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ali throws out the jab.
Monster lands with a nice body punch.
Monster is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ali tries to work over Monster's front leg with a kick but Monster checks it.
Monster misses with a looping left.
Monster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ali was well out of range. Poor timing from Monster.
Decent striking displayed by Monster there.
A big left from Ali misses.
Monster turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ali circles away quickly and effectively.
Monster scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ali in his tracks.
Ali looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Good exchange - Monster coming out on top.
Monster throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ali misses with a looping left.
Monster throws a hook to the side of Ali's head but Ali sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monster.
Monster misses with a wild body shot.
Monster throws a shot from downtown. Ali moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Monster throws an overhand right that lands on Ali's shoulder, as Ali tries to avoid the shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Monster.
Ali thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ali scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cookie Monster dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ali scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ali throws a lazy right hand but Monster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Monster misses with a straight left.
Monster on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Monster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monster takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Monster ducks right into an uppercut from Ali.
A lazy left from Monster finds it's target.
Monster throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ali's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Monster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Monster checks a low kick from Ali.
Ali is looking to clinch.
Monster darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monster connects with a looping right hand.
Ali is rocked!
Cookie Monster is winning the standup battle so far.
Ali scores with a nice body kick.
Ali is still on wobbly legs! Can Monster finish him?
Ali uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Monster has time to react.
Ali seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monster throws a jab when Ali was well out of range.
Monster connects with a leg kick. Ali looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A big left from Ali misses.
Ali gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Monster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monster blocks a head kick by Ali.
Monster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ali.
A thudding body kick lands there by Monster!
Monster throws out a loose jab but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ali.
Ali takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ali drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ali attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ali takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Danga de danga de dang - Monster scores with a four punch combination!
Monster misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monster slips under a jab.
Monster scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ali. Monster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monster throws a right and a left that Ali avoids nicely.
Ali misses with a looping right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Monster checks a leg kick.
Monster lands a left and a right that send Ali crashing to the mat, dazed. Monster thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Nice body kick from Monster.
Ali is breathing heavily.
Ali fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Monster lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ali's sensitive parts.
Ali throws a lazy body kick
and Monster counters with a nice right hand that sends Ali toppling to the canvas! Ali scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Monster finish him?!
Monster swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ali throws a wild body kick that Monster sees coming a mile off.
Ali walks straight into a right hand from Monster - that's dropped him! Monster jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Ali from any more punishment! Ali complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cookie Monster!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Cookie Monster waved his t-shirt featuring Perkele!'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Malvin Maldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Herzog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maldi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Loituma TECHNO!. Herzog has chosen Robert Tepper - No Easy Way Out as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Malvin Maldi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Herzog!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maldi misses the jab.
Herzog doesn't manage to clinch there - Maldi circles away.
Herzog moves in looking to clinch but Maldi pushes him off.
Herzog tries to clinch
and Maldi counters with a three punch combo that has Herzog backing up. Herzog nods at Maldi to acknowledge the strikes.
Herzog tries to clinch
and Maldi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maldi throws the left hand but Herzog avoids the punch easily.
Maldi throws a series of punches but Herzog avoids them all with ease.
Maldi feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Maldi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Maldi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Herzog being controlled here, momentarily.
Herzog keeping moving, preventing Maldi from controlling successfully.
Maldi is looking to work some ground and pound but Herzog has wrist control.
Maldiis looking to pass into half guard but Herzog pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Herzog is in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Herzog is one step ahead there.
Maldi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maldi is on top in guard.
Maldi won't allow Herzog to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maldi is looking to advance position but Herzog has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Herzog avoids the attempt from Maldi to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Herzog throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Herzog lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Maldi hang on?
Maldi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Herzog perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Herzog is trying to control. Maldi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Maldi is trying to control but can't.
Maldi keeping control of the position.
Maldi is looking to control Herzog's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maldi avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Malvin Maldi wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maldi. Herzog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maldi throws a sloppy body shot
and Herzog counters with a takedown into side control.
Maldi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maldi trying to control from Herzog's half guard. Herzog has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Herzog trying to control the position.
Maldi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Herzog escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maldi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maldi tries to free his leg and advance position but Herzog is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldi throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maldi throwing strikes from guard but Herzog blocks nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herzog has his foot on Maldi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Maldi works his way back into a safe position though.
Maldi trying to control the position from guard on top but Herzog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maldi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Herzog has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maldi has managed to get both his arms back between Herzog's legs - danger averted.
Herzog is looking for a triangle but Maldi pushes his legs off easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maldi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maldi passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malvin Maldi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Herzog tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Maldi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Herzog lands a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maldi.
Maldi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Herzog at a distance.
Herzog doesn't manage to clinch there - Maldi circles away.
Maldi swats away the attempt to clinch by Herzog.
Nice shot by Maldi.
Herzog closes the distance looking to clinch
and Maldi counters with a nice leg kick.
Herzog doesn't manage to clinch there - Maldi circles away.
Maldi scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maldi.
Maldi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Maldi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maldi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maldi throws a hook but Herzog blocks it.
Herzog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maldi.
Herzog keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maldi.
Herzog moves in looking to clinch but Maldi pushes him off.
Herzog darts in and clinches Maldi up against the cage.
Maldi lands with a short shot to the head.
Herzog lands a hook that snaps the head of Maldi backwards.
A short left from Maldi.
Herzog tries to break the clinch but Maldi is controlling the position.
Herzog lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herzog tries to break the clinch but Maldi is controlling the position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Maldi.
Maldi is trying to maintain a safe position but Herzog gets an underhook and turns Maldi into the cage.
Maldi tries a body shot but Herzog blocks it.
Maldi tries to work over Herzog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maldi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maldi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maldi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maldi tries to pull guard but Herzog won't allow it.
Herzog gets through Maldi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maldi.
Herzog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Maldi fails to land.
Herzog lands a left hand.
Herzog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Herzog gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maldi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malvin Maldi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maldi has Herzog pressed against the cage, preventing Herzog from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog throws a head punch that misses.
Maldi blocks a body shot from Herzog.
Maldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Herzog lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maldi scores with a shot to the side of Herzog's head.
Maldi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maldi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Maldi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Herzog throws a punch but it's blocked by Maldi.
Herzog breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maldi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maldi misses with a shot to the body
and Herzog counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Maldi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Herzog breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herzog fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maldi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Herzog swivels and escapes.
Maldi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Herzog sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maldi somewhat.
Herzog wants to clinch
and Maldi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Herzog tries to clinch up but Maldi circles away and keeps his distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maldi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maldi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Herzog momentarily.
Maldi misses with a body shot.
Herzog tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maldi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Herzog wants to clinch.
Herzog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maldi moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Malvin Maldi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Herzog is looking to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maldi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Herzog doesn't manage to clinch there - Maldi circles away.
Herzog tries to clinch up but Maldi circles away and keeps his distance.
Herzog slips a jab and a cross from Maldi.
Maldi misses with a head kick.
Maldi misses with a straight left.
Herzog is looking to clinch.
Herzog is looking to clinch but Maldi is avoiding it.
Malvin Maldi is winning the standup battle so far.
Herzog wants to clinch
and Maldi counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Herzog's guard now.
Maldi trying to control the position from guard on top but Herzog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maldi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Herzog swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Malvin Maldi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog keeping moving, preventing Maldi from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Herzog looking for a sweep. Not yet Herzog, not yet.
Maldi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Herzog swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Malvin Maldi wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Herzog fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maldi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Herzog moves into the clinch.
Maldi has a couple of punches blocked by Herzog.
Herzog stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Maldi tries to work over Herzog's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Herzog blocks an uppercut.
Maldi misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herzog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maldi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maldi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maldi can't find room to land a body shot as Herzog controls the action.
Herzog tries a body shot but Maldi blocks it.
Maldi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Herzog prevents it.
Herzog softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maldi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Herzog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maldi has Herzog pressed against the cage, preventing Herzog from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Herzog working hard to break the clinch.
Maldi looking to slow down the pace here.
Herzog lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herzog lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chris Herzog seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Herzog breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maldi misses with a straight right.
Maldi missing with a left hand there. Herzog was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maldi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Herzog swivels and escapes.
Maldi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maldi fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Maldi.
The fight stays on the outside here - Herzog looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maldi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maldi misses with a right hand
and Herzog counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Maldi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Herzog blocks a body shot from Maldi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldi throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Herzog.
Maldi misses with a punch to the body.
Herzog makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Maldi wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malvin Maldi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Herzog.
Maldi is trying to pull guard but Herzog turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Herzog lands a right hand.
Herzog lands a shoulder strike.
Herzog is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Herzog scores with a shoulder strike.
Maldi is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maldi pulls guard successfully.
Oh Maldi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Herzog trying to control the position from guard on top but Maldi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maldi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Herzog defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Malvin Maldi did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Maldi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Herzog slips under a jab from Maldi.
Maldi seems to have got his legs back now.
Maldi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Herzog tries to clinch up but Maldi circles away and keeps his distance.
Maldi misses with a hook.
Herzog takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maldi throws a front kick aimed at Herzog's knee but Herzog avoids it well.
Herzog tries to clinch up
and Maldi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Herzog avoids the body shot from Maldi.
Herzog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maldi throws out the jab.
Herzog fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Maldi avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldi throws a lazy uppercut
and Herzog counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maldi misses with a looping left.
Maldi throws a series of strikes that have Herzog backpedaling.
Herzog tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maldi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maldi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Herzog clinches up against the cage.
Maldi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maldi trying to stall but Herzog improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Herzog.
Herzog blocking some punches.
Herzog breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Herzog tries to clinch but Maldi moves out of range.
Herzog moves in looking to clinch but Maldi pushes him off.
Herzog tries to clinch there but Maldi circles away.
Herzog fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maldi, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maldi can't find room to land a body shot as Herzog controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Herzog scores with a nice short uppercut.
Maldi working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Maldi fails to land.
Maldi misses with some punches.
Maldi wants a takedown but no success here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maldi prevents a body shot from Herzog.
Maldi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maldi misses with a body punch.
Herzog escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Maldi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Herzog staying out of range there.
Maldi throws a sloppy body shot
and Herzog counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Herzog stuns Maldi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Maldi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog blocks a jab.
Herzog darts in trying to clinch
and Maldi counters with an outside leg kick.
Herzog is looking to clinch but Maldi is avoiding it.
Maldi thows a body shot but no joy.
Maldi gets tackled into the cage by Herzog. Herzog maintains the clinch.
Herzog is trying to break free.
Maldi tries to stall but Herzog uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maldi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Herzog breaks the clinch.
Maldi cracks Herzog with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Herzog tries to clinch but Maldi is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maldi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Herzog tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maldi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maldi throws a hook to the side of Herzog's head but Herzog sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Herzog slips under a jab from Maldi.
Maldi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Herzog moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Herzog tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Herzog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maldi.
Maldi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maldi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Herzog's head backwards.
Maldi wants to land a leg kick but Herzog is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maldi lands a lovely overhand right.
Herzog tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herzog tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maldi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Malvin Maldi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Herzog bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maldi blocks a head kick by Herzog.
Maldi is looking to score with low kicks.
Herzog wants to clinch but Maldi slips to the side
and Maldi counters with a series of strikes. Herzog will be more careful next time no doubt.
Herzog tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maldi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maldi throws a right hand that Herzog ducks under and follows up with a left that Herzog also avoids with ease.
Herzog tries to clinch but Maldi moves out of range.
Maldi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Herzog swivels and escapes.
Malvin Maldi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Herzog clinches up with Maldi and pushes him back against the cage.
Maldi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Herzog blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Herzog misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maldi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Herzog's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maldi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maldi swings wildly with an uppercut but Herzog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maldi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Maldi scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maldi.
Herzog misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maldi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Herzog pulls his leg out and moves away.
Maldi throws a wild body kick that Herzog sees coming a mile off.
Maldi misses with a hook.
Maldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maldi keeps the fight on the outside.
Herzog doesn't manage to clinch there - Maldi circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herzog is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maldi throws out a loose jab but Herzog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maldi is looking to chop away at Herzog's legs.
A slow jab from Maldi misses its intended target.
Maldi throws a sloppy body shot
and Herzog holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Maldi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Herzog just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chris Herzog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malvin Maldi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maldi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maldi tries to throw a body punch but Herzog avoids it by throwing Maldi back against the cage.
Maldi pushes Herzog back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Herzog lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maldi backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Herzog breaks from the clinch.
Herzog wants to clinch
and Maldi counters with a three punch combo that has Herzog backing up. Herzog nods at Maldi to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herzog tries to clinch there but Maldi circles away.
Maldi swats away the attempt to clinch by Herzog.
Maldi lands a jab to the nose.
Herzog slaps away a takedown attempt from Maldi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Herzog tries to clinch up but Maldi circles away and keeps his distance.
Maldi misses with a series of wild punches.
Herzog avoids the head kick by Maldi.
Herzog walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Herzog is looking to clinch.
Maldi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Herzog misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Maldi counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herzog fails with an attempt to clinch.
Herzog uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Herzog fails with an attempt to clinch.
A combination from Maldi does no damage.
Malvin Maldi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maldi lands a lovely overhand right.
Herzog closes the distance but Maldi moves to the side
and Maldi counters with a nice uppercut.
Maldi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Herzog.
Maldi scores with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maldi ducks under a wild hook from Herzog.
Maldi keeps the fight on the outside.
Maldi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maldi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Malvin Maldi.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Maldi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:45
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malvin Maldi!
Malvin Maldi retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Malvin Maldi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anabol Asteroid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buer Eremiel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Asteroid might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Asteroid. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 11 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Anabol Asteroid!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Buer Eremiel!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asteroid throws a poor cross that misses
and Eremiel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eremiel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Asteroid lands with a right hand.
Eremiel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asteroid throws a lazy right hand but Eremiel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eremiel misses with a looping right.
Asteroid misses with an uppercut. Eremiel saw that one coming.
Eremiel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asteroid throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Eremiel ducks under a wild hook from Asteroid.
Asteroid throws an off balance right hand
and Eremiel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asteroid with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eremiel tries to close the distance and clinch but Asteroid swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Eremiel throws a leg kick but Asteroid sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Asteroid tenderised Eremiel's leg. Eremiel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Asteroid moves out of range of the body kick from Eremiel.
Eremiel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asteroid lands a nice looking body kick.
Eremiel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Eremiel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asteroid goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Asteroid dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asteroid lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asteroid connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Eremiel is looking to score with low kicks.
Eremiel misses with an uppercut
and Asteroid counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eremiel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Eremiel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asteroid throws out the jab.
Asteroid scores with a hook.
Asteroid lands a big head kick that sends Eremiel tumbling to the mat! Asteroid takes a step backwards and waves Eremiel back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Eremiel is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Asteroid! Eremiel is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anabol Asteroid!
Anabol Asteroid retains his light heavyweight title!
Anabol Asteroid seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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